Course Rep Elections for PGR happens after the PGR start date in October. For 24/25, elections will open on October 21st and nomination forms should be submitted by the 1st November. You can nominate yourself using this form.

PGR Rep Nomination Form

Any PGR can stand to be the Course Rep for their course, and there will be at least one per level for all departments. When elections take place, you will be asked to complete a nomination form. Once you have submitted your nomination form, we will process your nomination and if needed, organise a vote amongst your cohort to decide on who is elected to be the Course Rep. You will then be notified that you have been elected and you will be registered with us here at the Students’ Union in order to contact you to complete Course Rep Training!

If you have any questions about the nomination process, please contact ussu.information@surrey.ac.uk

Role Descriptions

If you want to read more about being a Course Rep, the role descriptions are available below:

Postgraduate Research (PGR) Course Reps

Benefits of the Role

Being a Course Rep is a fantastic way to boost your employability, assertiveness, and communication skills. Having experience of a unique leadership and student representative role is going to help distinguish you from other researchers, and help you to develop key soft skills. You’ll gain practice in public speaking, negotiation, communication, rom attending departmental meetings and representing your cohort. As a Course Rep, you’ll also receive:

Chances to win awards, including Rep Of The Month

Resources, freebies, and training

Improve your employability

Logging volunteer hours

Access to other opportunities, e.g. workshops and focus groups

Become a PGR Rep